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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Comments

In 2016 I am watching this again. Early in his career, Jack Nicholson played the part flawlessly. Another thing is, it's a brilliant look at how horrible people were treated in mental institutions back then. I have to say the entire movie is a stellar performance. Last but not least, let's not forget this was based on the amazing novel by Ken Kesey. Cheers! 10/10.

I finally saw this film and I was blown away! One of the best films ever made. I really cannot recommend this film enough, it's so amazing! Everyone should see this film at least once. Great story, great characters, great music and great acting overall. 10/10

Oscars went to Nicholson, Louise Fletcher as castrating Nurse Ratched, producer Michael Douglas and Milos Forman's unblinking direction. Cuckoo spent 14 years in development limbo but remains the most radical film to emerge from mainstream Hollywood. Too many classic set pieces to mention but keep your ears cocked for that immortal line &quot;Mmmm, Juicy Fruit.&quot; Certified brilliance.

I'm really surprised by this film, I thought it was going to be some serious stuff turned out to be a dark comedy, jack definitely deserved that Oscar including that chief dude to shocked me, entertaining price for sure. I didn't really like the ending, caught me off guard so 9 out of 10 but you guys have to see this..

i still to this day can not believe that my dad let me watch this when i was 6 yrs old, haha watched it again when i was 20 and damn i only remember the chief everything else was a blur , surprised i turned out as normal as i have haha. its a great film with a shock to the system of an ending. it is one of those films that are like 100 films to see before you die , it is well worth your time even if you only watch it once.

i don't think i've ever had more fun watching a movie than i did than with this. the entire cast was perfect from Nicholson to Lloyd to Devito to Louise Fletcher. i wish it had gone on so much longer. 10/10

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Reviews

I went into this film with the knowledge that it had been the second film in history to win the 'top five' Oscars (for Best Picture, Best actor, Best actress, Best director and best screenplay) and has been praised as "one of Jack Nicholson's finest roles" and "one of the classics of the 70's". Naturally, after hearing all this, I had high expectations for One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. But nonetheless, I was surprised at how easily the film surpassed my expectations and easily led me to understand how it merited all that praise.

Based on the novel by Ken Kesey, the story follows Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson), who, in an attempt to get out of spending more time in prison, pleads insanity for his crime, and is therefore sentenced to time in a mental institution. This was McMurphy's intention, as he believes the conditions in a "crazy house" will be significantly easier to contend with than another harsh stay in prison. However, he quickly finds out that surviving the institution with it's desolate patients (including Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, Vincent Schiavelli and an absolutely brilliant Brad Dourif as the stuttering Billy Bibbit) and the monstrously repressive Nurse Ratchet (Louise Fletcher, in a career defining role) is considerably harder than he imagined. McMurphy plays pranks, horseplay, and is generally defiant to the rules of the institution in an attempt to raise spirits. His constant optimism and reckless defiance to the out of date rules in the institution can be very uplifting, and often quite funny as well, but much of the movie can be very depressing - the generally decrepit state of the institution is a consistently (and intentionally) bleak background to a superb story with a truly bittersweet ending.

Jack Nicholson is at his best here, head and shoulders above other excellent performances such as in 'Chinatown' or 'As Good as it Gets'. McMurphy is an apparently unquenchable optimist, refusing to succumb to the defeated spirit of all the other patients. His livewire antics, inspiring the patients are generally uplifting, and when his indomitable spirit is finally broken, we really feel for him and his fellow patients. Nicholson conveys the essence of McMurphy to perfection, demonstrating his excellent understanding and interpretation of the character. When McMurphy announces that he is going to lift a huge stone fountain and hurl it through the window to escape, the other patients are so caught up in his intoxicating spirit of freedom that they honestly believe he can do it, despite the fact it would be impossible for a man much stronger than him. When McMurphy finally discovers that despite his best efforts, he cannot lift the fountain, he is so openly crushed that we can't help but feel for him. Beneath the frequent profanities and livewire antics, there are real human emotions, which come across as truly touching.

What can be said about One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest which hasn't already been said? It has an excellent storyline, top notch acting, painfully bleak visuals, perfectly setting the tone for the movie, and alternates between being truly uplifting to devastatingly depressing. It features perhaps the most memorable film ending ever, next to a man on his horse riding off into the sunset, and leaves the viewer beaten down by the conflicting emotions, unaware what to think of the picture next to reveling in it's glorious entirety. It's hard to produce a final outcome any better than this.

one of my favourites one flew over a cuckoo,s nest is a great movie love it jack nicholson is a brilliant actor and u can see that watching this movie love the indian guy hate nurse ratchet and a young danny de vito and christopher lloyd were great at acting in this too absolutley love this movie recommend it very highly its a very moving film and funny in parts 10/10

My mother made me watch this movie, and all I can say is...time well spent!:D This is an exceptional film and not only that its really funny which is always a good thing. 7.4/10 Louise Fletcher ohh what a bitch! haha, Jack Nicholson was amazing and I think this is my favorite role that he has played. Christopher Lloyd and Danny DeVito are also in this and they have never been better:D I love Christopher Lloyd in this especially near the end of the movie when he wakes up in the middle of the night and starts shouting and celebrating:) Has a good soundtrack, great ending and some comic moments. It's a classic.

Jack Nicholson is a great actor. No, not a great actor, a spectacular actor. This is a film from fairly early in his career, as well as it is for several other actors in this film, who later have had long, great careers too, including Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd and Brad Dourif. The film has some unforgettable moments... who could forget Louise Fletcher's icy stare, Jack Nicholson's smart-aleck remarks or Will Sampson's impressive, almost entirely silent performance? The film portrays the horrible truth about how patients were treated in mental institutions back then, and tells the story of someone who desperately wanted to break out, to rebel, to change things, for himself and for the others. I was compelled by this film, from the very first frame. I never took my eyes off it, and I will definitely be thinking about this film for a while. I thought it was great the way one of the very first frames depicted the institution as something far more similar to a prison than a hospital. Milos Forman did a great job of making that contrast very powerful to the viewer. The film is very moving and a truly beautiful cinematic experience. Every single actor gives a stellar performance, every single character is perfectly written, every single line, every single frame is absolutely perfect. I wouldn't change a thing in this film. It has a great pace, you never lose interest, but it never seems to be rushing to get through it, either. It's simply perfect. I have not read the original book, but if I ever come across it, I might check it out. I have only seen this film once, but I will definitely watch it many times in years to come. I recommend this amazing piece of great cinema to anyone who has at least a slight interest in the drama genre, or any fan of any of the actors, as they are all in their absolute prime in this film. 10/10

In a film that clearly wears its heart on its sleeve when dealing with the difficult subject of mental health and its treatment, this is really only a sub-plot to the central theme; the subjugation of the individual and his or her enforced conformity to the rules of society. Nicholson plays the part of the subversive anarchist with suburb intuition, proving beyond reasonable doubt that if people have their identities removed and their problems pigeon-holed, they lose the very human traits that mould them as individuals. McMurphy provides an alternative path for some of the patients, showing them snippets of the life they deserve; a brief glimpse of the freedoms most of them will never enjoy.